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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 844.50 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 844.50 and 387.60 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 844.50 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/844.50 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 844.50 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 327,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,328.20/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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